State Police say a Harrison man is free on bail after he was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography. Wayne Pike, 37, was charged with possession of sexually explicit material of someone younger than 12, according to a statement by Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland. He was arrested 582 Bolsters Mills […]
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SMH offers hormonal health wellness class NORWAY — Join doctors and staff from Western Maine OB/GYN for a lively discussion on how a woman’s body changes and how this affects overall health and well-being. This session will allow women to interact and ask questions. It will also address the risks for breast cancer, osteoporosis and […]
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Last ‘famous’ supper of season BOLSTERS MILLS — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will hold its last “famous” chicken pie supper of the season Saturday, Oct. 18, at the church in Bolsters Mills Village, Harrison. Seatings will be at 5 and 6 p.m., with a third to follow at 7 p.m. if needed. The […]
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Ceremony honors U.S. flags to be retired
HARRISON — Some 250 to 300 faded or torn American flags that graced the gravesites of veterans in the town’s six cemeteries have been retired and replaced. The retirement ceremony took place at the Ronald G. St. John VFW Post 9328 on Route 35 on Sunday. “At least once a year we get all the […]
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Harrison Marina request going to appeals board
HARRISON — Harbor Master Gary Pagel said Tuesday that he has no concerns about the safety of boat traffic should the town allow Gateway Marina to extend its two docks in Long Lake from 48 to 96 feet. The request of Jerry Knapp, owner of Gateway Marina in downtown Harrison, to double the length of […]
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Oxford County Democrats announce October events
NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats are headed into a busy month of October with events, candidate visits and campaign activities. The first week of the month is focused at the Fryeburg Fair where the Democratic booth will be in full operation throughout the fair. It is in Expo 5, next to the pulling ring. […]
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Little Superheroes make high school senior project a success
HARRISON — The new children’s “Superhero Half-Mile Dash” brought out many little Superheroes from area towns on July 9. The race funds went to the children’s programs that Parks and Recreation Director Paula Holt offers. The event helped to introduce running at a young age and was a manageable length for the kids to feel […]
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Bethel Senior Citizens meeting BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the West Bethel Grange Hall. The menu will be a corned beef dinner. Cost is $10. Reservations must be made before Oct. 1 by calling Arlene at 824-2877. If there is no answer, call Fran […]
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Well done – Students honored
NEWTON, Mass. — Leanne LaRosa of Harrison has received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises in May. LaRosa majored in applied math with secondary education. — NASHUA, N.H. — Magnolia Veronica Dixon of Avon was awarded the Dr. Jamison Gilder Hoff Leadership Medal at a Rivier University graduating student event […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust held 27th annual meeting
DENMARK — Loon Echo Land Trust of Bridgton held its 27th annual meeting on Aug. 24 at Camp Wyonegonic. Approximately 75 members attended. Board president Karen Eller introduced two new candidates for the Loon Echo board of directors: David Diller, a long-time Bridgton resident and retired pharmacist, and Kevin Wall, a part-time Harrison resident and […]